Category: Human rights

UK accused by Amnesty of ‘deliberately destabilising’ human rights globally

Rights chief also warns Britain will be ‘judged harshly by history for its failure to help prevent civilian slaughter in Gaza’The UK has been accused by Amnesty International of “deliberately...

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Defence spending in UK to be put ‘on war footing’, Rishi Sunak says – UK politics latest

Prime minister announces increase to UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 in speech about securityUK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak saysRishi Sunak has said that the deaths of five people who were crossing...

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Rishi Sunak holds press conference with Nato secretary general – UK politics latest

Prime minister announces increase to UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 in speech about securityRishi Sunak has said that the deaths of five people who were crossing the Channel in the early hours of this morning...

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Sunak claims there is ‘element of compassion’ to Rwanda policy because it is meant to stop dangerous Channel crossings – UK politics latest

Prime minister says that deaths of five people attempting to cross the Channel shows need to stop boats and bill is intended to stop people smugglingRishi Sunak has said that the deaths of five people who were crossing the...

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Rwanda bill puts global refugee rights in danger, says UN and Council of Europe – UK politics latest

International concern over new law increases as UN high commissioner for refugees says it marks ‘step away from UK’s tradition of providing refuge’Five people have reportedly died in an attempt to cross the...

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Minister says amendment ‘not necessary’ as Rwanda bill returns to Commons – UK politics live

Bill being debated in House of Commons after Lords rejectionQ: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of human rights?Sunak says he thinks he can implement this without leaving...

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Lords begin debating Rwanda bill again after MPs send it back – UK politics live

MPs vote down Lords amendments, which included a measure to prevent Afghans who assisted British forces from being removed to RwandaQ: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of...

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MPs send Rwanda bill back to Lords after SNP criticises measure as ‘state-sponsored people trafficking’ – UK politics live

MPs vote down Lords amendments, which included a measure to prevent Afghans who assisted British forces from being removed to RwandaQ: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of...

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Airlines flying asylum seekers to Rwanda risk breaching human rights laws, UN experts warn – UK politics live

UN human rights council experts say even if UK’s Rwanda bill approved, airlines should be aware of legal riskQ: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of human rights?Sunak...

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